is noon 12 AM, or 12 PM?

OklaMoni

14 years ago

when does it change from AM to PM? I am never sure, if noon is 12 PM. I think it is, but is it?

Moni

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sooey
14 years ago
Hi Moni,

Noon is 12 PM.

sooey
hayjud_mn
14 years ago
Midnight is the start of the morning (AM)
Noon is the start of the afternoon (PM)

It always seems wierd to me too!
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OklaMoni
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks Sooey

That's the way I thought too, but I really like to be shure.

I wanted to change my "availability" at work. I don't want them to think I want to work till midnight. :)

I put my request in.
bee0hio
14 years ago
I think the AM/PM designation for 12 o'clock is often a matter of confusion & people can interpret it differently. In your situation Moni I wouldn't leave it to chance I would be clear & actually use NOON or MIDNIGHT which ever is applicable. That way they won't be room for misinterpretation.
Lindsey_CA
14 years ago
"I think the AM/PM designation for 12 o'clock is often a matter of confusion & people can interpret it differently."

If people interpret it differently, they are interpreting it incorrectly. When you see 12:00 a.m., it can only correctly mean one thing -- midnight. When you see 12:00 p.m., it can only correctly mean one thing -- noon. As long as you write it correctly, you're covered. If someone misinterprets, it's their problem.
sue_va
14 years ago
I just watched my computer clock change from 11:59 pm to 12:00 am.

Then typed it wrong and had to fix it.

Sue
bee0hio
14 years ago
If someone misinterprets, it's their problem.
Maybe.
In the case of Moni's boss, it could be Moni's problem.
Bosses often don't appreciate being told they are wrong & they have a problem. Avoiding the hassle is simple: Noon vs Midnight

I wanted to change my "availability" at work. I don't want them to think I want to work till midnight. :)
colleenoz
14 years ago
AM and PM derive from the Latin "Ante Meridionem" and "Post Meridionem", meaning "before the meridian (middle point)" and "after the meridian" respectively. The meridian was noon, the middle of the day, also known as midday. So 12 noon is the beginning of the Post Meridionem phase of the day, and is PM. 12 midnight is the beginning of the Ante Meridionem part of the day, and is AM.
Of course, the whole issue could be avoided by using the 24 hour clock, thus 12 is noon and 24 is midnight :-)
OklaMoni
Original Author
14 years ago
Unfortunately the online option to change ones availability uses am and pm.

Growing up in Germany I was used to the 24 hour clock/watch. I have my watch set for 24 hour time. I find it easiest.

Moni

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